Welcome to Introduction to Library Concepts!

In this module, you will learn about the research tools and services available at the Alfred University Libraries, as well as basic library terms and concepts you will encounter when doing research for a class or assignment. Using library research tools for your assignments and projects will give you higher quality, more focused results than you may find by only doing a web search.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to

select the appropriate library tool for your research need;
access and save sources appropriately;
identify and use library services available to students; and
define frequently used library research terms.

Items Due for this Module

Introduction to Library Concepts Quiz